January weather forecastKabiboni, Kenya

Weather in January

January, like December, is a hot summer month in Kabiboni, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.1°C (86.2°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

Kabiboni experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F) in January, marking an insignificant shift from 30.4°C (86.7°F) in December. Kabiboni records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) in January, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Heat index

January's heat index is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Kabiboni are January, February, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Kabiboni, Kenya, in January, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kabiboni, there are 184.6 rainfall days, and 473mm (18.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:40 EAT.

Sunshine

In Kabiboni, the average sunshine in January is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in January leads to these recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.